This year, movie theatres will be the hot spot for Formula 1® fans worldwide: the event film of the summer, F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, hits the big screen. Filmed at actual Formula 1® races around the world, the film will deliver authentic racing action combined with equally compelling characters and a powerful story. As an official promotional partner of Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, Mercedes‑AMG supported the film crew with F1® team know-how as well as performance vehicles and sports-car models from its current portfolio. Off the racetrack, an SL, a G-class and a GT are featured on screen. The Mercedes‑AMG Official FIA F1® Safety Car and Medical Car were also provided for use in the movie, in action. A global co-promotion campaign in AMG’s core markets supporting the movie’s release will round off the partnership.

At the Formula 1® Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes‑AMG is presenting the highly exclusive special edition AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ “APXGP Edition” (energy consumption combined: 14.0 l/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 319 g/km | CO₂ class: G)[1] ahead of the film’s release. It features numerous individual design elements and equipment details that are closely related to the design from the film’s fictitious APXGP Formula 1® team. The Mercedes‑AMG GT combines highly dynamic driving characteristics with unrestricted everyday practicality. High-tech components like the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active roll stabilisation, rear-axle steering as standard and active aerodynamics sharpen its driving profile. The sporty coupé also brings its power to the road with the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. In combination with the 430 kW (585 hp) AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, this delivers a driving experience of the highest level. The exclusive AMG sports car architecture with its sophisticated bonded aluminium body structure allows for a 2+2-seater configuration. For a sports car in this class, this translates into a spacious feel for driver and passengers and plenty of room for their luggage.

“F1 brilliantly intertwines the fictional APXGP team with the real-world Formula 1®. The thrilling storyline and realistic race footage will set moviegoers' hearts racing. We're excited to showcase our performance vehicles, including the dynamic AMG GT, in this high-performance setting. With the exclusive APXGP Edition, we're creating a limited number of GTs that blend AMG's excitement with the cinematic masterpiece F1.”

Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and
Head of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes-Maybach divisions

F1 stars Brad Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1®, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional race team on the grid. The movie was shot during real-life Grand Prix weekends as the team competed against the titans of the sport. The star-studded cast also includes Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award winner Javier Bardem, Emmy Award winner Tobias Menzies, Emmy Award nominee Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.

Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directed and produced the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Co-producers were Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment, and Lewis Hamilton under the auspices of his Dawn Apollo Films banner. The movie was made in collaboration with Formula 1® and the F1® community, including the ten Formula 1® teams and their drivers, the FIA and race promoters. Copper CEO Penni Thow served as executive producer.

F1 will be distributed in theatres around the world and in IMAX® by Warner Bros. Pictures, opening in theatres in North America on June 27, 2025, and internationally beginning on June 25, 2025.
Special model in the livery of the movie’s fictitious Formula 1® team

The “APXGP Edition”, strictly limited to just 52 vehicles, is closely based on the movie and painted in a special APXGP Edition paint. Numerous APXGP-specific designs have been painstakingly applied by hand based on the F1® film car paintwork. Amongst others, race gold accents can be seen on the frame of the AMG-specific radiator grille, on the front wings (chequered-flag design), on the side skirts, on the rear apron and on the diffuser blade.

The 21-inch cross-spoke AMG forged wheels are also painted in matte race gold. The black brake callipers of the standard AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system with six-piston fixed callipers at the front and one-piston floating callipers at the rear form a powerful contrast.

The standard AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package with front splitter, trim strips in the side sills, diffuser and rear wing in high-quality carbon fibre emphasises the proximity to motorsport. The scope of equipment also includes a panoramic glass roof and AMG Aerodynamics package with a fixed rear wing on the boot lid. The AMG Night Package II enhances the individual visual appearance of the “APXGP Edition”. It comprises elements in black chrome including radiator trim, AMG crest, typography and Mercedes star at the rear. The AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with AMG lettering also emphasises the special status of the edition.

The interior is also characterised by numerous details in race gold. The standard AMG Performance seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather/MICROCUT microfibre and customised with gold-coloured topstitching. The AMG trim elements in carbon fibre with gold-coloured threads harmonise with the heated AMG Performance steering wheel in MICROCUT microfibre with black 12 o'clock markings and race gold-coloured topstitching. This stitching can also be found on the door panels, instrument panel and centre console. The MANUFAKTUR door sill trims with AMG lettering are anodised in black and illuminated in gold. The AMG floor mats in black velour have a leather patch embroidered with the “APXGP” logo in race gold.

The Burmester High End 3D Surround Sound System with 15 loudspeakers and 1,170 watts of system power is still on board the very extensively equipped special model as standard. There is also a 360° camera, driving assistance package and a head-up display. AMG TRACK PACE provides support with a wealth of data when driving on the racetrack. A lift system on the front axle can be used to raise the vehicle to clear speed humps or kerbs. The ambient lighting and ENERGIZING Package Plus as well as ENERGIZING Air Control contribute to a sense of well-being on long journeys. The “Limited Edition 1 of 52” badge in the centre console indicates the limited edition of the special model.

To protect this valuable edition, each customer will receive a customised, edition-specific AMG Indoor Car Cover. With its breathable outer skin made of tear-resistant synthetic fibre fabric and an antistatic inner fabric made of flannel, it protects the vehicle from dust and scratches in the garage.

[1] The specified values were determined in accordance the prescribed WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure) measurement method. The specified ranges refer to the German market. The energy consumption and CO₂ emissions of a car depend not only on the efficient utilisation of the fuel or energy source by the car, but also on driving style and other non-technical factors.

George Russell

I am really happy to come away with P3 today in Miami. I’ve been struggling a little more than usual this weekend and not felt as comfortable in the car as at previous races this season. I’ve been a little on the back foot but when it mattered, we’ve put in a good performance and come away with another strong result. Verstappen was close behind me after we pitted but I felt positive on the Medium tyre and knew I could manage my pace to keep him behind.

Ultimately the McLarens had a decent advantage over the rest of the field so congratulations to them. It will be a tough ask to close them down, but we will keep working on doing that, and we’re looking forward to the upcoming triple header in Europe, starting at Imola.
Kimi Antonelli

Unfortunately, we didn’t just have the pace today to fight for much more than what we achieved. I made a good start and was running P2, but the McLarens had too much pace for us, and we dropped behind them. I still felt good on the Medium compound in the opening stint but I struggled a little more on the Hard tyre in the second half of the race. Our pace wasn’t great and that contributed to our P6 finish. We will have to analyse why that was as a team and see where we can improve.

Overall, though, I am pleased with how the weekend went. Our qualifying pace was strong, and it was nice to take my first Sprint pole position. I’m still gaining experience in terms of my race management, and I am sure that will continue to get better as the season progresses. I am now excited for the next race at Imola and my first ever home Grand Prix. I am sure the atmosphere and support will be incredible, so I am very much looking forward to the weekend there.
Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO

George drove a great race today and did everything he needed to do to claim third. It was another mature performance where he got everything out of the car that was there. Obviously, the gap to the McLarens was large though. That is disappointing but we are working hard to bring updates that will hopefully close that deficit. We’ve seen these performance gaps fluctuate over these first six races, and some weekends other teams get right in the mix at the front, but they are the team to beat right now.

Kimi meanwhile showed his talent this weekend but had a race where he will take away some good learnings. That is completely normal for a rookie driver, and one that is just 18 years old. The race management will come as he continues to build his experience and we’re now looking forward to the upcoming triple-header in Europe. The next race will mark Kimi’s first ever home Grand Prix at Imola and I am sure he will be looking forward to that.
Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director

Congratulations to George on his fourth podium of the season. We benefited from the deployment of the Virtual Safety Car to jump Verstappen, but that is always one of the upsides of running long. We had opted to start George on the Hard compound so that we could do this and that decision paid off. We also estimated the chance of a wet race at about 50% but, despite a cell getting incredibly close, the rain just passed us by.

Whilst George benefited from the Virtual Safety Car, Kimi lost out having stopped just before it came out. We had to box him to protect from Albon in the Williams who had the chance to deploy the undercut. Some traffic in the pit lane cost him and ultimately his pace on the Hard tyre consigned him to P6. It has still been another good weekend for Kimi though as he continues his development.

McLaren were the class of the field once again today and we are working hard to close that gap. Overall, we leave Miami pleased we have added more points to our tally compared to Red Bull and Ferrari, but knowing we have got work to do if we are to challenge at the very front each weekend. Our single lap has been a strength, but we need to improve our long run pace. Hopefully we can make some gains in this area starting in Imola in two weeks’ time.

Kimi Antonelli

I did not expect that! It feels fantastic to take my first pole position. When I crossed the line, I thought it was a good lap. I was happy with how it came together. There were a few areas that I felt I could have found a little bit more time, but I was pleased that I managed to hook up all three sectors. I will enjoy this moment but quickly focus on tomorrow as it would be good to repeat today by taking victory in the Sprint itself.

We know the McLarens, the Ferraris, and the Red Bull of Verstappen have strong race pace. It won’t be easy to keep them behind tomorrow, but I will be giving it my all to do so. It will be important to have a good start and hopefully from there, set a good pace without suffering too much from tyre degradation. After the Sprint, we will have to try and do the job we have done today to secure a good grid position for the Grand Prix on Sunday.

George Russell

Firstly, massive congratulations to Kimi! I’m really pleased to see him take his first pole position. He’s been really quick right from the first lap in FP1 and that is really impressive. It is great for him and the whole team; hopefully he can convert that into a strong result in tomorrow’s Sprint.

I’ve not felt at my most comfortable with the car today. I’ve been struggling a little and have just been a touch off the pace. I chose to go on the early side in SQ3 because I ultimately didn’t quite have the confidence to go in the pack at the end. I didn’t want to get caught by a yellow flag either, so we opted to play it safer. P5 is obviously not great, and we need to improve on that in tomorrow’s Qualifying. These Sprint weekends can be tricky, but we will do what we can to enjoy a better day than we have today.

Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal

Congratulations to Kimi on his first Sprint pole position in F1. It was a great lap in a tight session and will be a moment he will never forget. Whilst it is good that we will start tomorrow’s Sprint from P1, the most important thing is the progress we are seeing from Kimi. He continues to learn and get better every weekend. He has now topped a session, even if it came in Sprint Qualifying. It is another important milestone in his development, and we will continue to support him to maintain this trajectory.

On the other side of the garage, George was slightly unlucky. He hasn’t felt as comfortable in the car as Kimi today and that showed throughout FP1 and Sprint Qualifying. We decided to go on the early side in SQ3 to make sure he got a clean lap. That was the right decision but probably cost us a little bit of track evolution. He put together a decent effort but was just on the wrong side of the pack at the front. He will be determined to fight back from P5 tomorrow, before we focus on the most important session of the weekend so far in Qualifying.

Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director

It's great to see Kimi take a well deserved Sprint pole! He has looked strong from the first lap of FP1 but clearly saved the best until last. To become the youngest driver to take a pole position in any format in F1 is a special moment and one he deserves to savour right now. Our attention will swiftly turn to tomorrow though with the Sprint and then Qualifying for the Grand Prix later in the afternoon.

George started Sprint Qualifying well but as it progressed, he was struggling to get the tyres to bite and is understandably disappointed with P5. We probably went too early on the final run with him but that was to get a bit of flexibility if the lap didn't go to plan. We will review that ahead of Qualifying tomorrow.

We spent a long time focusing on long run work this morning, so didn't get a look at the Soft tyre until SQ3. That long run programme was aimed at understanding why our long run pace was not as competitive as we hoped for in Jeddah. We know that we have work to do to improve the car in that area, and we don't expect a quick fix, but it will be interesting to see how we get on tomorrow. The Sprint always provides some useful learning and we'll be doing whatever we can to get a strong result with both cars.

Toto Talks Miami

We have had a good start to the season but we have no sense of entitlement or complacency. We want to continue, and build on, the positive trajectory we have established so far in the first five races. Saudi Arabia was a more challenging Grand Prix but, with temperatures high and the same tyre compound range as in Jeddah, we have plenty of learnings we can take into this weekend. We are therefore hopeful of a more competitive showing.

Miami is an iconic city and the whole event has become one of the set-piece races on the calendar. This year, we have several exciting activations including film premieres, technology forums, partner events, our own trackside hospitality offering and more, as we celebrate the roots of both Miami and the team. We will have a different look as part of that campaign this week as we drop our first special edition adidas collaboration. We are also looking forward to seeing Doriane on track in a bespoke Miami livery as part of F1 Academy. It's going to be an action-packed weekend and we hope to make it a highlight of the 2025 season so far, on and off the track.
Fact File: Miami Grand Prix

    This will be the fourth Miami Grand Prix, with the race first appearing on the calendar in 2022.
    The 5.412 km Miami International Autodrome is the 11th track based in the USA to host a Grand Prix –  Las Vegas became the 12th when it debuted on the calendar in 2023.
    The track in Miami ranks high in terms of top speeds achieved comparative with other circuits, with only Monza, the Circuit Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico, Baku, and Las Vegas seeing higher top speeds this season. Miami together with Baku are amongst the highest circuits for drag sensitivity.
    After the first edition of the race in 2022, the track was resurfaced with a new aggregate, offering improved grip for the drivers with the aim of increasing overtaking opportunities.
    The Miami International Autodrome is one of nine on the 2025 F1 calendar to run in an anti-clockwise direction.
    Miami hosted the F1 Sprint format for the first time in 2024 and will do so again in 2025.
    F1 ACADEMY and our team junior driver Doriane Pin will again be on the F1 support bill schedule this weekend, as it was in 2024.
    Miami is the only Grand Prix on the current F1 calendar that the Mercedes F1 works team has not won a race at. The team in its current guise (since 2010) has won everywhere else except for the Netherlands, but Juan Manuel Fangio did win the 1955 Dutch Grand Prix for the Silver Arrows.
    75 different circuit patterns were designed, and 36 simulated, before the final track layout was decided on before the first race in 2022.
    The circuit races around the grounds of the Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins NFL team and the Miami Open ATP and WTA tennis tournaments.
    Off track, the team hospitality units within the paddock have been moved on to the pitch inside Hard Rock Stadium. A new Paddock Club building has also been built.

George Russell

P3 is a great result for us this evening. If you had offered us third before the session, I think we would have taken it. Seeing how tight the field was at the end of Q3 though, you do begin to think about where we might have found that extra tenth to claim pole. Nevertheless, we should be pleased. It was a tough session with the red flag taking away our first lap. The only thing that mattered then was that final effort and I think we did a good job to deliver a solid starting position for tomorrow.

It is going to be a long race so we should be able to put our race pace to use. We looked competitive on Friday, even if Piastri in the McLaren looks to have an edge on the rest of the field and will be difficult to race. P3 gives us a chance to fight for the podium again and hopefully we can get on there for our fourth top three finish in the first five races of 2025.
Kimi Antonelli

That was a very intense Qualifying! The session as a whole went well, and I continued to build my speed. I had a big snap on my first lap in Q1 and had to burn a second set of new tyres to get through to Q2. That wasn’t ideal but we still made it through to Q3 and, with the red flag, it all came down to the final effort anyway. I need to rewatch my lap to see exactly what happened, but I had a moment in the first sector that cost me a few tenths. That was a shame as the rest of the lap was strong and I think we could have taken P4.

I’m feeling more and more confident each and every weekend. This track is such a big test as you need lots of confidence and to get really close to the walls through the high-speed corners. Step-by-step, and the more experience I’m getting, I feel like I’m starting to put it all together with more consistency. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves though and see what we can do tomorrow. It will be a long race and hopefully we can bring home some solid points for the team.
Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO

That was an exciting Qualifying session, even if we ended up on the wrong end of the top three. There was very little between ourselves, the McLarens and the Red Bull of Verstappen in the end. You would always want to be starting from pole position, but we didn’t expect to be in the fight for P1 after FP3. George did a great job therefore to put the car in the mix and he will be looking forward tomorrow.

Kimi meanwhile once again put in a strong performance despite it being so early in his F1 career. He made a small mistake in the first sector which cost him a couple of tenths. Without that, he would likely have been P4, but P5 is still a great starting position.

The car seems to be provided a stable platform for us to work with. Over the first five races, we’ve been consistently in the fight for the podium and hopefully we can keep that going in tomorrow’s race. The McLarens looked to have very strong long run pace on Friday, so we think it will be difficult to fight Piastri for the win. Let’s see what happens though and, as always, we will be giving it our all.
Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director

We had a decent final practice session, and the car was working well. Like Bahrain though, it looked like McLaren would be totally out of reach in Qualifying. In the cooler conditions later in the evening though, the W16 car was working much better than in FP2 yesterday. That was a pleasing development and meant we were able to stay close to the front. With Kimi, we used a second set of Soft tyres to get through Q1. As it turns out, he'd have just made it through with his first lap, but we rightly didn’t risk that. From there on it was straightforward to get both into Q3, George with two new sets and Kimi down to one.

The timing of Norris’s red flag wasn't ideal as it came out just before both our drivers would have completed their first laps. That meant it all came down to the final efforts at the end of the session.  Neither lap was perfect, with both drivers quite rightly making sure we got the laps in to put a time on the board. Kimi had a poor first sequence but finished strong and we're pleased to see him secure P5 on the grid. George was looking close to the times Verstappen and Piastri set but lost a little in the final corner to put him P3. Overall, we're left with a sense we could have achieved a bit more but in many ways it's a healthy sense of frustration. We've improved a long way since last year and we'll keep pushing. The points are all to play for tomorrow and there should be plenty of opportunity as it's rarely a dull race here in Jeddah.